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Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V5 FCSMOT history

V5 FCS is an orange diesel Kia Sportage first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V5 FCS orange Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,145 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 FCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 FCS was last recorded at 97,145 miles on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2026: 97,145 miles, lower than 130,843 miles on 18 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,843 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,145 miles
  • 2025 – 129,201 miles
  • 2024 – 126,828 miles
  • 2023 – 124,046 miles
  • 2022 – 120,910 miles
  • 2021 – 116,054 miles
  • 2020 – 112,814 miles
  • 2019 – 110,190 miles
  • 2018 – 106,045 miles
  • 2017 – 103,563 miles
  • 2016 – 91,865 miles
  • 2015 – 79,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,145 miles (-33,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    375568031701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,843 miles (+1,642)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    840754667557
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,201 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    668224028110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,828 miles (+2,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    792516238748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,046 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    459802321484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail124,043 miles (+3,133)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    809688596917
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass120,910 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    403294639107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,054 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    477813234326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,814 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    407609177157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,714 miles (+2,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    976999202067
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass110,190 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,190 miles
    Test number
    976172728007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,045 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,045 miles
    Test number
    888503109637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,563 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    821443894269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,865 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,865 miles
    Test number
    755984210111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    227678945079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 FCS

Does V5 FCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FCS is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 FCS?
The MOT on V5 FCS is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 FCS done?
V5 FCS was recorded at 97,145 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has V5 FCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 FCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 FCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 FCS find?
V5 FCS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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